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Cureus
December 2024
College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU.
Background: Thyroid hormones are important in regulating hematopoiesis. Recent research has suggested that red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV) may be useful inflammatory markers in various disorders, including thyroid disorders. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate the association between hypothyroidism, RDW, and MPV.
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January 2025
Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
Purpose: To investigate the prognostic significance of contrast enhancement (CE) in grade 2 oligodendroglioma (ODG) and explore its clinical implications.
Methods: Patients diagnosed with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant, 1p/19q co-deleted ODG between 2009 and 2016 were retrospectively enrolled from a single institution. The presence of CE was identified on preoperative MRIs, and clinical, radiologic, and histopathological data that was extracted.
Lipids Health Dis
January 2025
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Local Health Unit of Santo António, Largo Professor Abel Salazar, Porto, 4099-001, Portugal.
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of mortality worldwide, necessitating more refined strategies for risk assessment. Recently, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has gained attention for its distinctive role in atherosclerosis, yet its prevalence and impact for cardiovascular risk assessment are not well-documented in the Portuguese population. This study aimed to characterize Lp(a) levels in a real-world Portuguese cohort, investigating its prevalence and association with CVD risk.
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December 2024
Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai, Madurai, IND.
Melanoma is a highly aggressive malignancy originating from melanocytes, characterized by its potential to arise in various anatomic locations, both common and rare. The incidence of melanoma has been steadily increasing globally, with variations in clinical presentation, tumor behavior, and prognosis depending on the anatomical site involved. Understanding the diverse pathological spectrum of melanoma is critical for optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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December 2024
Medical Education, ABWA Medical College, Faisalabad, PAK.
Background: The inclusion of artificial intelligence in medical education, specifically through the use of ChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA), has transformed learning and generated many ethical questions. This study aims to analyze the medical students' ethical concerns about using ChatGPT in medical education, focusing on privacy, accuracy, and professional integrity.
Methods: The study format was a cross-sectional survey distributed to 219 medical students at ABWA Medical College, Pakistan.
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